Fleetwood Town's 19-year-old defender Conor Haughey scored the winning penalty to secure a historic victory over Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The game was extended to a penalty shootout, and Haughey scored as the fifth kicker, giving his team a big win.
After the game, Haughey expressed his enthusiasm in an English television interview. It became a hot topic that he had uttered a word that was banned from broadcasting, and the reporter immediately apologized. Haughey himself apologized for his language, and later said in an interview, ``I was in a mess because I had so many different emotions all at once.'' According to a report from the BBC, the video of the interview was shared on social media and attracted attention.
Haughey said he was flooded with congratulations from friends and family from his hometown of Belfast, and was unable to use his mobile phone for several hours after the game. Looking back on his dream-like night, he said, ``I woke up in the morning and thought it was really real.It was an unbelievable moment and I couldn't believe it was real.''
With this victory, Fleetwood Town took a big step forward in the fourth tier. Haughey's penalty kick in the final was a big turning point for the team, and he is expected to play an active role in future Carabao Cup and league matches. His passionate post-match interview was an unforgettable moment for fans as all eyes were on his growth and future career.